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Hi everyone, Dr. Jodi Aman here, and welcome to this week's episode on teen decision-making! Joining me is Lori Reichel, PhD, an experienced health educator and professor at SUNY Cortland, who’s been empowering teens for over 30 years! Today, we’re exploring how teaching teens effective decision-making can enhance their emotional wellness, improve their relationships, and set them up for life success. So, grab a seat, and let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways from Episodes: Rest resets the dopamine cycle.

• The Importance of Decision-Making: Teens make countless decisions daily, from simple choices like what to wear to more complex social interactions.
• The Power Model: Lori introduces the POWER decision-making model that breaks down the process into actionable steps.
• Learning from Mistakes: Encouraging teens to reflect on decisions and revise them fosters resilience and emotional growth.
• Practice Makes Perfect: Allowing young people to make decisions early helps prepare them for the complexities of adulthood.
• Impact on Emotional Wellness: Better decision-making skills can reduce anxiety and improve mental health.

Resources mentioned in this show: 

• Watch the video of this episode at the blog: https://jodiaman.com/blog/teens-decision-making/
• Lori Reichel is a health education consultant and host of The School Health Educators Podcast and the Puberty Profs podcast.
• Dr. Jodi Aman’s YouTube Channel: @DoctorJodi
• Generation Z Mental Health Resource Guide: jodiaman.com/guide
• Redirect Positive Mindset Cards jodiaman.com/order-redirect-flash-cards
• EnCompass SEL Class Activity jodiaman.com/order-encompass-game
• Anxiety, I'm So Done with You! Book

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Jodi Aman is a social work doctor with 28 years of experience in clinical practice. She helps clients heal from trauma, understand the world, and reclaim self-confidence. She created C.O.M.P.A.S.S., an emotional wellness curriculum for middle and high school health classes designed to mitigate symptoms of anxiety and depression.

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